Sim One bounced a check off Larry Torti, the gregarious septic-system emptying guy. The bounce wasn't for lack of money. It was because of in-attention to her balances; easily remedied: there was plenty of money swashbuckling around. But maybe a sign, if you were accumulating signs.
Different story, for fundraisers (and their finger-drumming bosses):
You don’t raise money from 100% of the people you approach ... unless maybe you’re passing a plate in church ... and social scrutiny is Big Brother irresistible.
You raise lama-lama-beyond-measure money from those few, true believers who share your vision, your hope, your anger, your desire, your fear, your beliefs. These are the ones who “get” you (goal, mission, vision, charisma).
Even then, dear insider, they don't always "get" you the way YOU get you.
Maybe they just have this feeling you're definitely singing the right song for the times ... strumming chords they like loud and repeatedly. And so they trust you enough to risk their support....
Nonprofits, patience. Keep your hands on the controls. Settle your expectations. Respect the numbers. New donors may be 1% of the people you approach initially.